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Why not use the geolander muds for winter? They look super sweet and since they’re muds they are rated for some pretty crazy conditions

Found my dad an 04 access cab. It’s been great for him.

3:17 God That First Rip Never Ever Gets Old!

That First Start was Absolute Music.

I'll Say This Much. Old Thunderbolts ALWAYS had starting problems. My Grandfather had an old '81 Model 800. It Almost became a Gag. It's Like "She Always Has Problems but She Always Runs". Personally I Find It Gives 'em Charm.

Yo man did you do the work on the 850 merc?

I have the same one and it’s gutless it has 120 psi in each cylinder what could it be?

No spark trigger

Do you know if this boat comes with a bilge pump

Dang that's got to be pushing 40 mph top end

That is exactly what mine is doing one click from the starter solenoid each time i turn the key, bought a new inside wiring harness installed, same thing one click, got a new starter solenoid coming in the mail but i really suspect it is my wiring job at the ignition switch, i think i got it wrong and i can't find a dang diagram for my year/serial number 1969 650 four cylinder

I got a glastron boat with a 80hp thunderbolt and I did not expect that haha my first boat and I love it I paid 1200 very clean baby

What year is it

What Year is it

What year is that engine?

Based Anthony!!

did you guys had to air down?

That shell is sick !

I've been debating about an older Tundra or a Sequoia This video made it harder lol

hi i have the same engine, where can i buy the gas deposit cable?

Helpful video. I'm starting in on a '77 Merc 500...rotted wire harness. BTW...at 1:39...what is that? I assume diaphragm for vacuum powered fuel pump....

Great video had an 85 mercury from the late 70s awesome engine !!!

Had the same engine growing up. Great for waterskiing.

I found a 1984 90 hp tower of power on a 84 CSS Starcraft. Was used 4 times and stored in a barn for 30 years. Like new. Paid $2700.

Which prop pitch and which prop are you running? If you don’t mind. I have a merc 800 from the 70s on a 16ft V and get about 34 wot out of it. Your cruising. Thanks for any information.

You likely did damage to the Water Pump Impeller starving it of water in that mini bucket. Boat looks like a late 70s Crestliner Muskie 15

Awesome video, Did you do any carb work?

I repaired same engine, the problem with not turning on key turn was bad wiring connection to the battery, i dont know how you got lucky on tapping on starter because thats not how you fix a starter :D. The problem was in the wire going to the batter for me and after that no clicking and turns in first time everytime.

That motor looks great. I was recently given an 850 that needs some work. When looking it over I found the plastic or whatever in the voltage rectifier was melted. I wonder if anybody else has seen this or knows if it indicates another problem

where did you get your prop,i just rebuilt a 1976 model 200 and cant find prop?how many splines on your prop?

Boy do I love that sound, brings back so many memories.

I have one myself they are very stable boats. you can't beat old school

Where is a good place to buy things to do upgrades. I just purchase a boat. New at this.

What ever came of this?

Music to my ears!

Is that a 2 stroke or 4

Has anyone found a way to connect muffs to it to run out of water without a bucket? Seems like the water intake grates are in an awkward position and regular muffs can’t seal onto

What was your top speed with old and new prop

Crazy!!!! But fun! I miss my dad and his truck trips he vas crazy aswell..

The work you've done so far most likely exceeds the quality of the original build.Don't forget to seal with epoxy any mounting bolt holes through the new transom.

I believe that "high stress cracking" is referred to as crazing in the fiberglass boat repair industry.It is merely cosmetic,runs no deeper than the gel coat and does not affect strength. It is caused by the gel coat shrinking over time and usually occurs at a sharp turn in the fiberglass lay-up. Fill it minimally with epoxy filler and paint over.

Nice 850 sounds good Good luck from Wales 👍

Not familiar with boat engines but it your battery is good load test it to be sure then find the solenoid and power it there if it still clicks tap the starter motor with a hammer if it still just clicks it is probably a bad solenoid or starter, the contacts in the solenoid get corroded from arcing when it closes some solenoids can be takin apart and cleaned or the starter bushings could be warn and that causes a loss of power to turn it over, just a few thoughts good luck. When you hear the clicking that is the solenoid magnetically closing to contact the copper contacts that send power to the starter to turn it over.

I do have the same boat and i did everything from the chassis still working on it but looks nice all ready. Need a tower now

Man, o love your boat looks good job I really liked the tower how you did! 👊🏽👊🏽

Looks amazing my friend! 👌🏽👌🏽 where did u get the tower?

Hey man very cool see the wake tower on this boat. I did one full process of restoration on mine.

Ok. Water showing. My bad.

No water coming out of the weep hole. Needs a water pump and probably thermostats

Whats the clicking sound before you turn the key?